Inventory of the Killis Almond and Associates records,circa 1980-2010

Killis Almond Architects, PC is a multi-disciplinary professional consulting firm based in San Antonio, Texas specializing in architectural design for new construction, historical preservation, rehabilitation and research, and cultural resource management.

Content Abstract:

This collection consists of approximately 140 linear feet of manuscript material and approximately 165 linear feet of oversize material, the bulk of which are archictectural plans.

Identification:

MS 348

Extent:

305 linear feet (140 linear feet of manuscript material and 165 linear feet of oversize material, the bulk of which are archictectural plans)

Killis Almond Architects, PC is a multi-disciplinary professional consulting firm specializing in architectural design for new construction, historical preservation, rehabilitation and research, and cultural resource management. Beginning in 1973, Killis P. Almond, FAIA and his staff have participated in many diverse and architecturally significant projects throughout the United States, Canada and Central Asia.

The firm has undertaken numerous design and construction projects involving stabilization, restoration, and adaptive use of historic structures. Members of the design staff have extensive experience in the physical investigation of buildings and have produced many historic structure reports, cyclical maintenance programs, adaptive use feasibility studies, and preservation plans.

Killis Almond is President of Killis Almond Architects, PC in San Antonio, Texas. His professional experience in preservation extends over 38 years, and his professional practice as a registered architect, concentrating in the preservation of historic resources and cultural resource management, spans the last 35 years. He has undertaken numerous design and construction projects involving new construction, restoration and adaptive use of historic structures. He has also served as the Project Architect on numerous theatres throughout the United States. Almond is experienced in the physical investigation of buildings and has produced numerous historic structure reports, cyclical maintenance programs, adaptive use feasibility studies and historic preservation plans.

This collection consists of approximately 140 linear feet of manuscript material and approximately 165 linear feet of oversize material, the bulk of which are archictectural plans. The materials have been grouped according to categories assigned by the record creators. Original folder titles have been retained.

Organization of Collection

Access Restrictions

This collection is housed at UTSA's HemisFair Park Campus and must be accessed via the Institute of Texan Cultures Special Collections reading room. To request access, please use the Collections Request Form.

Usage Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright,
property, and libel laws as they apply.

A Feasibility Assessment and Business Plan for the Wayne Theatre [Waynesboro, VA], February 2002

Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo Convento Column, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: Pretreatment Testing Program and Conservation Treatment Final Report, May 1993

A Survey of Theatres and Theatrical Practices in Meridian and Lauderdale County, Mississippi from 1870-1927 including the Cultural, Economic and Social Effects of Traveling Theatre and Silent Movies in Lauderdale County, September 15, 1991

A Parish Remembers: Fifty Years of Oblate Endeavour in the Valley of the Rio Grande (1909-1959)

The Reminiscences of a Texas Missionary by Rev. P.F. Parisot, O.M.I.

Box

58

Texas Heritage programs booklet

Box

26

Theatre and Restoration Reference Files

General

Wood flooring (09550)

Historic floor covering

Metal ceilings (09545)

Floor tile quarry (09330)

Tile - custom (09300)

Ceramic tile (09310)

Historical masonry cleaning (04500)

Masonry (04001)

Terra cotta (04550)

Adobe test report

Mortar (04100)

Lime info (04110)

Mortar analysis info and balance directions

Historic brick masonry (04200)

Historical dampcourse information (04500)

Testing equipment (01415)

Maintenance services (01800)

Asbestos abatement (02082

Foundation drainage (02500)

Fencing costs (02830)

Street furnishings (08270)

Concrete restorations (03700)

Preservation, restoration, rehabilitation (01101)

Tech file

ADA checklist

Special project services (01100)

Funding information

Restoration Files

Maintenance

Finishes - gold leaf products

Stucco (9220)

Roof file (07320)

Rood system (07530)

Waterproofing and dampproofing

Box

27

Roofing copper (07610)

Roofing restoration (07300)

Treads and nosings (05723)

Columns ornamental (05740)

Wood trim (06220)

Wood restoration (06300)

Wood steps (06400)

Masonry restoration and cleaning (04900)

Metal restoration (05000)

Windows (08000)

Glass doors (8300)

Hardware - doors (08320)

Windows restoration (08500)

Hardware and specialties (8710)

Structural glass

Glass decorative (08810, 08820)

Carpets (08965)

Special coatings (09800)

Whitewash specs (9900)

Varnish (09930)

Paint (09900)

Wallpaper (09970)

Finish adhesives (09990)

Kitchen design (10001)

Restoration signage (10420)

Fire protection (10520)

Organs (11070)

Photo/Graphic Arts Equip. Archival Supplies (11470)

Historical fabrics (12050)

Wood carving, carved stone, artwork (12100)

Antique furnishings (12668)

Rugs (12675)

Floor matting (12690)

Fire protection (15300)

Plumbing fixtures and trim (15440)

Curtains and drapery (12540)

Furniture duplication - custom made (12669)

Generators (16200)

Lighting (16500)

Switches (16490)

Metal framing - Electrical - Exterior luminaires (16520)

Theatre restoration

Wall paper

Museum picture rail

Paint graining

Lime paints

Whitewash

Theatre Files

Acoustics

Brass rails and ropes

Carpet

General light fixtures

Sound

Stage shell

Plaster-gypsum info

Box

28

Equipment - Stage

Lecture

Decorative and accent lighting

Floor plans

Cleaning

Seats

Soft goods

Restoration organs

Electric connectors

Signage, pipes, plaques

Fire safety

Research

Rigging power

State contractors

Decorative painting

Gratings and hole covers

Sound system

Southwest Theatrical Consultants

Theatre Technology Files

Seat restoration

Door hardware

Electric controls

CSI Index

Specification info

Materials testing

Field engineering (01030)

Courthouse information

Museum planning

Box

137

Project 8911 Files

CSI Divisions 15

HVAC

HVAC 15500

HVAC continued

Moody Mechanical

Box

138

HVAC Underground ducts

Air devices

HVAC Controls 1500

HVAC Specs

HVAC Submittals

HVAC Balancing

DIV 16 Electrical

Elect. Work (Mgmt)

Electrical

Electrical Products 16

Moody - Electric Change Orders All Contracts

Electrical #16

Security/Fire

Audio visual

Ground Floor Lighting Museum

Elect Fin Out

Generator

Lightning Protection 16

Box

22

Assorted Binders, reports & files

Poindexter National Register of Historic Places Nomination

Poindexter NR Nomination

Photograph and survey maps

Faver Ranch

Faver NR Nom. Original copies

National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form

Box

23

Presidio Tax Projects

"The Cibolo Creek Ranch: A Brief History of the Region, the Big Ben Country of Texas, Biography of the Founder fo the Ranch, Don Meliton Faver and hist Time, and An Account of the Restoration fo the Ranch and Its Historical Structures" (3 drafts)